Dairy Zone blog

Dairy ingredient guides for food manufacturers and importers

Practical, well-sourced articles on milk powder, whey, butter and mozzarella: specifications, applications and how to source them in bulk.

Milk Powder

Types, specifications, protein and fat content, and how to choose the right powder.

Guide to milk powder types and their industrial applications

Milk Powder Types: Composition and Industrial Applications

How full cream, fat filled, whole and skimmed milk powders differ, what is in them, and which industries use each one. Read article →

Whole milk powder compared with skimmed milk powder

Whole Milk Powder vs Skimmed Milk Powder: Key Differences and Uses

Fat, protein, flavour, shelf life and cost: how whole and skimmed milk powder differ, and which one suits your recipe. Read article →

Protein and fat content in milk powder explained

Understanding Protein and Fat Content in Milk Powder

What the protein and fat numbers on a milk powder spec sheet mean, and how to choose a protein grade. Read article →

Checklist for choosing milk powder for food manufacturing

How to Choose the Right Milk Powder for Food Manufacturing

Seven questions to answer before you choose a milk powder for a bakery, beverage, confectionery or recombination line. Read article →

Whey & Dairy Ingredients

Sweet whey, demineralised whey and how they work in food manufacturing.

Whey powder composition and uses in the food industry

Whey Powder: Composition, Benefits and Uses in the Food Industry

Sweet whey and demineralised whey explained: composition, functional benefits and the products they are used in. Read article →

Butter & Dairy Fats

Butter composition, quality and uses in bakery and food processing.

Unsalted butter with 82.5% milk fat for food processing

Unsalted Butter (82.5% Milk Fat): Composition, Quality and Food Processing Uses

What 82.5% butter means, how it compares with standard butter, and why it is the professional choice for pastry and food processing. Read article →

Cheese

Mozzarella types, properties and formats for pizza, bakery and food service.

Mozzarella cheese types and properties for the food industry

Mozzarella Cheese: Types, Properties and Food Industry Applications

Fresh or low-moisture? A guide to mozzarella types, the properties that matter on pizza and in baking, and how food businesses use it. Read article →

Shredded mozzarella compared with mozzarella blocks

Shredded Mozzarella vs Mozzarella Block: Which Is Better for Food Manufacturing?

Labour, equipment, flexibility and storage: how to decide between pre-shredded mozzarella and blocks you cut yourself. Read article →

Sourcing & Food Manufacturing

Practical guidance for importers, distributors and food manufacturers.

Dairy ingredients used in bakery and confectionery

Understanding Dairy Ingredients for Bakery, Confectionery and Food Processing

What each dairy ingredient does in a recipe, and how bakers and confectioners choose between milk powder, whey, butter and cheese. Read article →

Checklist for sourcing dairy ingredients in bulk

Sourcing Dairy Ingredients in Bulk: 10 Factors Importers Should Check

Ten things importers and distributors should check before ordering milk powder, whey, butter or cheese by the container. Read article →

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